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Talk Like a Pirate Day Party

a Ready Reader program
2026-09-19 11:00:00 2026-09-19 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Talk Like a Pirate Day Party Drop in to celebrate books and activities all about adventurous pirates and their special way of talking! Designed for kids and their favorite grown-ups to enjoy together, yet everyone is welcome. Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room

Saturday, September 19
11:00am - 12:30pm

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Drop in to celebrate books and activities all about adventurous pirates and their special way of talking! Designed for kids and their favorite grown-ups to enjoy together, yet everyone is welcome.

Embrace your swashbuckling adventurous side with the use of pirate slang.  It is National Talk Like a Pirate Day!  Join us for a high-energy celebration about a group of people who can be friend or foe.  Drop-in during this interactive program featuring books, crafts, learning stations, and more.  Designed to engage children ages 6–9 in a joyful literacy experience, this event is open to all! 

This Ready Reader program is built to help developing readers grow confidence, explore books and have fun through interactive activities. Designed for new and emerging readers, each Ready Reader program offers a unique experience that may include games, group reading, crafts, or storytelling. Library staff adapt the content to best meet community needs while supporting early literacy, curiosity, and a love of reading.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens (9-12) | Family | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Drop-In | Activities & Games |

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